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(No Model.)

J. H. HARRELL.

BUCKLE.

No. 403,469. Patented May 14, 1889.

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JOHN H. IIARRELL, OF IVASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

BUCKLE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 403,469, dated May 14, 1889.

Application file September 24, 1888. flerial No. 286,180. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, JOHN I l. HARRELL, a citizen of the United States, residing at Vt ashington, in the District of Columbia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in a Combination Clasp and Buckle; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make an d use the same.

This invention relates to clasps and buckles; and it consists in an improved construction of a combination clasp and buckle, as hereinafterdescribed and claimed, the device herein described being more especially adapted for articles of personal wear.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 represents a front view of my improved fastening device applied to a necktie. Fig. 2 is a rear view of the same. Fig. 3 is a front view showing the device open. Fig. 4: is an edge View of the device. Fig. 5 is a central vertical section. Fig. 6 represents a modification in the construction of the device, show ing it applied to the tightening-straps of a pair of pants. Fig. 7 shows a further modification, the device being adapted for suspenders for drawers or other articles of clothing. Fig. 8 illustrates the device as partly opened.

The improved combination clasp and buckle is made in two parts, which are hinged together.

A designates the main part, being formed of a plate from one edge of which extend the horizontal arms a, which are connected by an outer raised bar, 1), and an inner bar, 0. At its lower edge the said plate is provided with a clasping-hook, (Z, which is turned backward and upward, as shown. At its upper edge said plate is formed with the lugs f, turned at right angles therefrom, and at its lower part is provided with perforated lugs g for the purpose of a hinge-connection, as hereinafter stated.

A fiat spring, 71, is rigidly connected or made solid at its upper end with the plate A, the free end of the spring extending downward, as shown. I The barbs or points 6 project from the face of plate A to enter recesses in the other part of the fastening, as hereinafter stated.

B indicates a rectangular frame or open plate, which is hinged at its lower edge to the plate A, the hinge-connection being formed by the lugs g and pins extending from the plate B into holes in said lugs. The plate 13 has extending from its lower or hinged end a lug or projection, 2, which is pressed against by the spring h, so that said plate is retained by the spring either in its closed position, as shown in Fig. 5, or in its open position, as indicated in dotted lines at as in said figure. The points 2 project from the inner face of the plate B and are in position to enter the recesses between the points 6 in plate A when the fastening is closed, and the recesses 77. in plate B are to receive the points e of plate A when the two parts of the fastening, are closed. A lug, m, on the free end of plate B sets be tween the lugs f on plate A when the fastening is adjusted.

In adjusting a necktie with the fastening, the necktie being fastened at one end to the bar 0, the device is placed at the back of the neck, with the hook d inserted under the necktie to connect with a collar-button and hold the neck tie in place. The neck-tie is passed around the neck and against the plate A, the fastening being open, and passed under the bent bar I), and the hinged plate B is then closed to the plate A, the points a passing through the necktie into the recesses n, and the points e passing through into the recesses in the plate A between the points 6. The hook dis bifurcated to connect with a collar-button under the necktie; but the hook may be inserted under the edge of the collar itself, and the necktie will thus be securely held in place.

The two parts of the device are usually constructed of sheet metal, which is stamped, out, and bent into the proper forms, and the parts may be readily connected, as shown, the device thus constructed being quite cheap in manufacture.

The device in modified forms may be applied to various articles of clothing. In Fig. 6 it is shown constructed without the hook (1, arms a, and cross-bar I), this form being adapted for use with the tightening-straps of a pair of pants. In Fig. 7 the device is also shown with certain parts omitted, and it is adapted to be secured to a suspender for drawers or other articles of clothing.

1. In a fastening device, a plate having teeth projecting from its face and provided with a bifurcated hook extending from its lower end, said hook being adapted to be inserted under the edge of a collar and connect with a collar-button, in combination with another plate provided with teeth on its inner face and hinged at its lower end to the aforesaid plate, substantially as and for the purposes described.

2. The combination, with the plate A, provided with a spring, h, a hook (1, arms a, and bars I) and c, of the plate B, which is hinged to plate A and is provided with a projection, i, which is pressed by the said spring, substantially as and for the purposes described.

3. The fastening device constructed from pieces of sheet metal which are stamped, cut, and bent into the required forms, and con- 20 sisting of the plate A, provided with a spring,

h, a hook, d, arms (1, bars I) and c, and points 6, and the plate B, provided with points 6' and a proj eotion, i, the two parts beinghinged together and constructed substantially as and 2 5 for the purposes described.

Witness my signature hereto in the presence of two witnesses.

' JOHN H. I-IARRELL.

Witnesses: n

FREDK. W. PRINCE, H. A. DANIELS. 

